Dental Hygienist -Grant Funded
Location
Pontiac, MI | United States
Job description
Salary: $27.11 - $36.32 Hourly
Location : Pontiac, MI
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2024-22
Department: Health/Central Health Services
Opening Date: 01/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Announcement Information This position is Grant Funded - Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Grant ending 9/30/2024. Job Summary Under limited supervision, the Part-time dental hygienist is responsible for providing oral screenings and oral health education at schools, health division clinics and outreach sites throughout Oakland County. The position will also enter data and communicate with parents and schools regarding dental screenings and dental resources. Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Grant ending 9/30/2024.
Minimum Qualifications Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
- Thoroughly documented work history
- Copy of Michigan Board of Dentistry License
- The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
At the time of application:
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Licensed by the Michigan Board of Dentistry to practice dental hygiene in the State of Michigan.
2. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
Work History You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you
must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered.
NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications. Special Requirements SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must maintain license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Michigan.
2. Must maintain a valid United States driver's or chauffeur's license.
3. Must submit to immunizations as requested by the Department of Health & Human Services
and periodic tuberculin skin tests or chest X-rays at County expense.
4. If assignment is for Children's Village, before beginning employment, candidates will be required to provide Children's Village with documentation from the Michigan Department of Human Services that they have not been named in a central registry case as the perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect. In addition, applicants being considered for hire will be asked to sign a form authorizing Children's Village to request and receive a criminal history check in accordance with the privacy act of 1974.
Applicants for positions at Children's Village will not be considered if they have been convicted of either of the following:
(a) Child Abuse or Neglect
(b) A felony involving harm or threatened harm to an individual within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of hire.
5. If assignment is for kindergarten oral health assessment, before beginning employment, the following is required:
(a) Documentation from MDHHS that the candidate is not named in a central registry case as a perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect. Clearances are updated prior to each new school year.
(b) Documentation from the Michigan Department of State Police ICHAT that the candidate has not been convicted of child abuse and neglect, or a felony involving harm or threated harm. Clearances are updated prior to each new school year.
Oakland County Michigan - YOUR FUTURE IS HERE! Award winning and fiscally responsible County (AAA Bond Rated) government agency invites you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide cutting edge services to the communities we serve. We offer a stable work environment, competitive salaries, a full benefits package, growth opportunities and employee training along with generous tuition reimbursement. We recognize that your hard work and dedication to the communities we serve are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to build a positive work environment. Join us on our journey to continue to make Oakland County a great place to Live, Work and Play.
Overview of Employee Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,prescription, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all eligible employees, with minimal employee cost.
- Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts where employees can place pre-tax dollars into an account to be used for health care or dependent care related expenses.
- There is also a comprehensive retirement package in which all Eligible employees are enrolled in a defined contribution plan (401a) with a County match; also the ability to participate in a deferred compensation plan (457).
- Ample time-off for all employees, including 11 to 13 paid holidays per year, five personal leave days, one floating holiday, 10 vacation days within the first year (amount of vacation days increase over tenure).
- Annual Leave Buy Back is offered once a year to all eligible employees with 60 (or more) annual leave hours in the bank. This program offers interested employees the option to "cash out" annual leave hours in order to receive a payout. Employees can "cash out" a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours.
- Parental Leave is available for all full-time employees who have completed six (6) months of County service. Employees will receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their current salary. Parental Leave can be utilized for both the birth and adoption of a child.
- Affordable on-site child care for infants to five years old for children of County employees; also provides a school-age summer camp program.
Employee Health and Wellness Benefits: - The mission of the OakFit Wellness Program is to assist Oakland County employees, retirees and dependents in taking ownership of their health and wellness in order to improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and stabilize long-term employee/employer health care costs. There are a wide variety of programs offered, including weight management, exercise, Tobacco Cessation, and various educational workshops. OakFit also offers annual on-site health screenings. Employees and dependents have access to the OakFit website offering a wealth of resources including webinars, a recipe page and other informational topics. Employees can also see upcoming events posted on the Wellness calendar and subscribe to Wellness Program email updates.
Professional Development: - Our tuition reimbursement program assists eligible employees seeking to improve their educational qualifications in subjects and fields directly related to the County's operations, activities and objectives.
- The County's Human Resources Department provides in-house professional development training to employees across departments, including programs ranging from conflict management to grammar skills. Employees may also have opportunities to attend job-related conferences/seminars.
- The County's Information Technology Department provides basic to advanced job-related computer software training to employees.
Other Benefits: - The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered confidentially to you or your family members. At no cost to you, the program supports with mental health counseling, work/life resources and more.
- The Employee Service Award Program recognizes employees for years of service and educational achievement.
To view full-time new hire benefits, please click the following link:
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Do you have experience working with children?
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Are you willing to travel to various locations throughout Oakland County?
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Are you comfortable providing education in classrooms?
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Are you comfortable calling parents and assisting them in answering questions, or with dental resources? (information would be provided).
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Do you have a valid Driver's License? If so, please list your DL number below:
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